Our Faculty
Scholars who will shape your life
CTU has twenty-nine full-time faculty members, who are distinguished, world-renowned scholars and theologians.
Degrees
Prepare for a life of scholarship and ministry
Catholic Theological Union has a rich tradition of academic excellence and of preparing men and women for a life of ministry and service. CTU degrees are fully accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS).
Certificates
Enhance your ministry
Catholic Theological Union offers a wide variety of certificate programs for students who wish to specialize in their theological education or prepare for service in new ministries. We also offer Distance Learning options!
Continuing Education
Enrich your life of faith
Continuing Education at CTU fosters sustainable, lifelong learning for every stage of your evolving life of faith and service for non-degree seeking students.
Formation Programs
Enrich your life of faith
At CTU, formation serves as a bridge between theory and praxis. Our programs consist of monthly theological reflections or gatherings with other scholars, as well as bi-annual retreats and participation in special events.
Hispanic Theology and Ministry Program
Prepare for ministry grounded in Latino/a experiences
Since 1982, CTU has been serving the Hispanic Church of the United States by offering courses, programs and events that prepare lay and ordained ministers to work with the Latin@ Catholic community in the U.S. and around the world.
Catholic Theological Union (CTU) is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). CTU, founded in 1968, received its initial joint accreditation from the Association of Theological Schools and the North Central Region in 1972. This accreditation was renewed in 1982, 1992, and 2002. In 2009, CTU relinquished its accreditation with the North Central Association. ATS accreditation was renewed in 2022.
